Biography
Started: He began distance running in grade eight at Jota Middle School in Japan. (nhk.or.jp, 25 Sep 2015)
Reason: He was fast and usually finished in the top two when he participated in races. After entering middle school, a friend invited him to join an athletics team as an extracurricular activity. (sakigake.jp, 02 Jul 2021; j-cast.com, 26 Jan 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 14, 1987
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationTakaoka University of Law, Japan
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachYasuhiro Harada [national], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Marathon - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:31:32 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 10 | 5000m - T13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 16:20.71 |
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